used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
a youthful male person
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
Damietta
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From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
the specified day of the month
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
dearly loved
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
at any time
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
the aggregate of past events
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
immediately past
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
Mayberry
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From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
a person who carries a message
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
a form of address for a man
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
not any; not one
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
and nothing more
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The following letter I received only a few days since.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
which person or people
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
the words that are spoken
From this reading CONCLUSION In closing the history of Ben Mayberry, the telegraph messenger boy, it seems to me I can do no better than by using the words of the hero himself.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is the last which has come to hand from Ben, who writes me regularly, as he has done ever since I was transferred from the office in Damietta.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "My Dear Mr. Melville,--I am now in my twenty-fifth year.
a late time of life
From this reading I should add that the date of the letter is nine years subsequent to that of his visit to the metropolis as the guest of Mr. James Willard:
